tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27329001.post635322266611635355..comments2018-02-20T08:27:11.820-05:00Comments on Linda's Bees: Bee Mad, Bee MeanLinda Tnoreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27329001.post-51105024774235273352013-03-24T14:17:09.859-04:002013-03-24T14:17:09.859-04:00It&#39;s a comfort to know that I am not the only ...It&#39;s a comfort to know that I am not the only one who has made the mistake of going into a hive in late summer without a smoker. My experience left me with 35 stings on my ankles and I ended up spraying the garden hose all over myself to get them off...not the best choice I know, but it was a scary experience. Even when I was inside the house they were clinging to the window screens very pissed. Now I know better... ; )<br /><br />I am still hesitant when I go into the hives and this one experience almost ended my beekeeping adventures. Thank goodness there are others who share their stories and give support. <br /><br />http://simplyresourceful.blogspot.com/Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05570943641633477896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27329001.post-4314745734061715192010-08-20T22:10:25.071-04:002010-08-20T22:10:25.071-04:00Linda: My usually docile Carniolan hive was mean a...Linda: My usually docile Carniolan hive was mean as the devil himself the other day too. I usually never smoke my hives unless I am going to do a deep inspection, and when I gently opened the top cover -- they poured out and nailed me for ten minutes. The other two hives, including one with a honey super, were as gentle as lambs. I have a feeling that since the South is so hot and miserable now (I&#39;m in NC) that they are on edge. Let&#39;s hope it gets better!Mark's Bees!https://www.blogger.com/profile/11368561693495797704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27329001.post-67092477404838759402010-08-18T07:38:14.837-04:002010-08-18T07:38:14.837-04:00I cross my finger!
I like your veil.I cross my finger!<br />I like your veil.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27329001.post-8940730237986148422010-08-18T07:00:11.654-04:002010-08-18T07:00:11.654-04:00Thank God that someone other than me has days like...Thank God that someone other than me has days like that.Lizhttp://www.two-honeys.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27329001.post-53095496295174101192010-08-17T14:09:17.442-04:002010-08-17T14:09:17.442-04:00oh Linda! Everything xxed for you and your bees. ...oh Linda! Everything xxed for you and your bees. Your writing is wonderful. I laughed and laughed. Your experiences are easily understood by your readers. I&#39;m looking forward to Linda&#39;s Bees: The Movie! We have the same weather here in Virginia and we&#39;ve started feeding which has started robbing. LOL! It&#39;s always something with bees!Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02777513495995940724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27329001.post-57827908995381441902010-08-17T13:22:29.806-04:002010-08-17T13:22:29.806-04:00So funny!
My bees have been very grumpy for a wee...So funny!<br /><br />My bees have been very grumpy for a week or so. I thought it was just weather or loss of a queen, but after a number of visits with angry swarms, and after finding new eggs in the hives, I strongly suspect they just can&#39;t find any nectar sources and are just spending their days plotting to drive off unwary beekeepers.Deamiterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07019051872455976850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27329001.post-27635901921225095292010-08-17T11:40:36.481-04:002010-08-17T11:40:36.481-04:00Seems like this time of year my bees get pretty cr...Seems like this time of year my bees get pretty cranky. I think it&#39;s a combination of a dearth and protecting what stores they already have. Not a lot of new brood in the hives either, but still lots of older (capped) brood &amp; bees.<br /><br />Robert in the hills of TennesseeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27329001.post-19443736490729734412010-08-17T09:59:03.358-04:002010-08-17T09:59:03.358-04:00This is hysterical! Can only be appreciated by ot...This is hysterical! Can only be appreciated by other beekeepers with similar stories. You are such an entertaining writer, love reading your posts. You might check for disease in your mean girl hive. I found a major varroa infestation when I had a similar experience. Good luck!Dorishttp://honeyofadiel.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27329001.post-44798570673543482012010-08-17T00:52:45.545-04:002010-08-17T00:52:45.545-04:00Though it may have not been your intention, thank ...Though it may have not been your intention, thank you for the laugh. It is comforting to know that even Master Beekeepers have comedies of error now and then.dehaviknoreply@blogger.com